Confession time – February is my least
favourite month. So, to counteract my tendency to sink into gloom, I thought I
would write about an aspect of the Toronto Power Walkers experience that I
don’t think I have ever blogged about. That is, it is fun – and often even
funny.
Let’s start with the basic premise. We
dress up in comfortable clothes with little attention to fashion (with the
notable exception of Laurel!) and go outside in all weathers to play with our
friends. Isn’t that what childhood fun was all about? From the back, we even
look like a bunch of kids with our colourful jackets, toques and running shoes.
The group seems to share a distinct sense
of humour – often black – and the sound track of our get-togethers is threaded
through with laughter. And that laughter, even when it is about our personal
quirks, is never mean, always shared. Even when we tease it is always with
affection (Nicole I will never see that gesture
again without thinking of you!).
And the fun, for me, extends to the
intellectual stimulus I get from our far-ranging conversations and
perspectives. From exploring possible business models with Lee for a project
she is working on, to wondering with the breakfast group what it would be like
to be uncomfortable with your own sexual orientation, to hearing about an
interesting (although a bit bizarre) team building exercise from Mary – it all
sparks my interest and keeps those brain cells cooking.
Thank you my TPW therapy group – you make
even February bearable.
